Description
Elevate your chicken dishes with this vibrant Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade. Infused with fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and a hint of oregano, this marinade transforms ordinary chicken into a succulent masterpiece. Perfect for grilling or baking, it’s guaranteed to impress at your next family gathering or barbecue. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a flavorful dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering all necessary items.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and honey (if using).
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or seal in a resealable bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover liquid.
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through or bake until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg